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PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP IMPLEMENTATION EXAMPLES AND TOOLS David Sandidge Director, Responsible Care American Chemistry Council May 31, 2011 Code Elements Examples and Tools • Senior Management Leadership – Business Unit Management Involved and Committed – “Product Steward” role defined within Businesses • Accountability and Performance Measurement – Incorporated into Business Processes and Goals – Internal Product Stewardship audits conducted • Resource Commitment – Resources in place to implement effective programs • Health, Safety and Environmental Information – System in place to review hazard and use / handling data and potential exposure at every stage of product use 2 Code Elements Examples and Tools • Product Risk Characterization – Product risk reviews are integral to Business planning – Risk reviews are conducted for new products as well as product changes • Risk Management System – System in place to identify, document and implement risk management actions • Product and Process Design and Improvement – Claims are substantiated prior to use • Employee Education and Product Use Feedback 3 Code Elements Examples and Tools • Contract Manufacturers – HSE performance is considered in the selection process • Suppliers – Purchasing works with suppliers to foster improved communication of safe product handling information • Distributors – Conduct pre-qualification audits of distributors based on product risk • Customers and Other Direct Product Receivers – Promote Responsible Care adoption by customers 4 Product Stewardship Code Implementation General Insights • • • • Focus is on keeping your products safe and legal Complex international requirements Safe handling, use, recycle and disposal of products Transparent and risk based sharing of product information • More rigorous as you move from commodity to specialty and down the supply chain towards the final user • “Big Box” retailers increasingly involved • Risk based approach 5